Despite promising to raise military spending, nations such as Germany are proving reluctant to sacrifice their generous welfare programs to pay for it
The F-35s warplanes and S-100 UAVs are also inter-operable with three new FDI frigates Greece has ordered from France
Expressing concern over Middle East tensions, Dendias voiced his desire for de-escalation, emphasizing the united stance of Israel's allies against Iran's aggression.
He again confirmed talks with the US side over co-production of up to seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards
“It's my duty to ensure that Greek taxpayers' every euro is spent only if necessary," he said